Scientists have discovered coronavirus is adapting to humans with mutations that could help it spread quicker. After analysing more than 5,300 whole genome sequences of the new coronavirus from 62 countries, researchers found several mutations that show the virus is “well adapted” to humans. Significantly, the team, from London School ... Read More »
New information has been revealed about the interactions between United States navy fighter pilots and unidentified flying objects. Previously unpublished documents describe eight encounters along the east coast between Virginia and North Carolina, according to details gathered by automotive website The Drive. Seven of them involved F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and ... Read More »
Urgent research must be done into whether mouthwash could be effective in reducing the spread of coronavirus, scientists have said. The “readily available” oral hygiene product may be able to damage the virus membrane and reduce infection rates, according to a peer-reviewed study led by Cardiff University. The study, published ... Read More »
From green backlash to reimposition of border controls, pandemic is accelerating tensions that could unravel the EU We are still in the early chapters of the Covid-19 story and it’s too soon to judge the full impact of the pandemic. But one can tentatively discern six negative trends for Europe. ... Read More »
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday after data showed a smaller-than-expected build in inventory, but gains were limited as demand concerns exacerbated by a possible second wave of coronavirus infections as countries ease lockdowns continued to weigh. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 18 cents, or 0.7%, to trade at $25.96 per ... Read More »
Health officials and scientists across the world are racing to develop vaccines and discover effective treatments against the coronavirus, which has infected more than 4.2 million people worldwide in as little as four months, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. There are no proven, knockout treatments against the ... Read More »
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that some treatments appear to be limiting the severity or length of the COVID-19 disease and that it was focusing on learning more about four or five of the most promising ones. The Geneva-based WHO is leading a global initiative to develop safe ... Read More »
At least eight candidates for a coronavirus vaccine are in the clinical development stage, and some could be ready as early as the “late fall”, Anthony Fauci, the US’ top infectious disease expert, has told senators. “The [National Institutes of Health] has been collaborating with a number of pharmaceutical companies at ... Read More »
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) will add labels and warning messages on some tweets with disputed or misleading information about COVID-19, the company said on Monday, as part of a new approach to misinformation that will eventually extend to other topics. Twitter’s new labels will provide links to more information in cases ... Read More »
Plunging revenue at many businesses, whether they close or not, could ripple through the economy and block a quick return to prosperity. The one great reason for economic optimism during this pandemic is that once public health concerns are addressed, the economy could quickly return to something like pre-crisis levels. ... Read More »
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